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Dr. Anna Bäck · Virtual Appointments Telehealth & Virtual Care Nervous-system work, trauma-focused care, coaching, consultation and follow-up — wherever the conversation…
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Coastal Wellness Studio · San Pedro Massage Therapy & Bodywork Exceptional massage begins with exceptional hands. Massage in San Pedro This is…
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GHK-Cu Copper Peptide: Benefits for Skin, Collagen & Hair
Skin & hair / The copper peptide The Anti-Aging Power of GHK-Cu Copper Peptide for Skin and Hair GHK-Cu copper peptide brings…
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Best Massage in the South Bay
Best Massage in the South Bay Coastal Wellness · San Pedro Meet Alva and Pam Two of the South Bay’s best massage…
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MICRONEEDLING in San Pedro
Dr. Anna BäckCoastal Wellness · San Pedro Face, Neck & Chest Microneedlingin San Pedro Smoother texture. More even tone. Care for your…
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TRAUMA AND DISSOCIATION
Learn about the chronic freeze response, dissociation, and trauma healing. Explore polyvagal theory, body-based therapies, and practical steps to restore safety and…
Acupuncture and mental health
Trinity of Ghost Points: An Interpretation of Acupuncture and Mental Health Disease Progression
Discover the 13 Ghost Points of Sun Simiao — where ancient acupuncture meets modern mental health. This in‑depth look connects trauma, healing,…
Acupuncture
When Back Pain Doesn’t Need a Complicated Treatment
When Back Pain Doesn’t Need a Complicated Treatment Acupuncture · E-Stim · Cupping When Back Pain Doesn’t Need a Complicated Treatment For…
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Blissful Harmony and Acupuncture
The "AE" treatment in acupuncture focuses on harmonizing energy flow through specific "Back Shu" points, promoting holistic well-being. By clearing blockages and…
Acupuncture
The Ear That Talks to the Brain
Ear acupuncture, or auriculotherapy, is a modern form of acupuncture focusing on specific points on the ear to treat various health conditions.…
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The Spirits, The Heart and The Movement Of Inspiration
The intricate dance between the Heart and Hun reveals the essence of inspiration and the depths of our creative potential. Anchoring the…
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Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: A Curious Condition
Experiencing AIWS can be an otherworldly journey, one that takes you down the rabbit hole of perceptual distortions. Imagine feeling like you've…
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The Freedom of Secure Attachment
Anxious attachment styles often create a cycle of emotional chasing and withdrawal with avoidant partners. Breaking this cycle requires anxious individuals to…
Mental health
Brainspotting: Where Attention Meets the Body
Brainspotting is effective for a wide variety of emotional and somatic conditions. Brainspotting is particularly effective with trauma-based situations, helping to identify…
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When the Self Feels Divided: Understanding Structural Dissociation and Finding the Way Home
Chronically traumatized individuals can suffer from a form of dissociation known as structural dissociation. Structural dissociation causes the inability to regulate emotions…
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The Chemistry Of Feeling Good
Discover the power of serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins as our brain's happiness messengers. Learn how to boost these "happy hormones" through…
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Acupuncture,Trauma & Dissociative Identity Disorder
Discover how acupuncture can effectively treat comorbid disorders associated with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Explore the holistic approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine,…
Acupuncture
The Science of Acupuncture: Fascia
Acupuncture, rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, has been linked to the body's fascia, a connective tissue system. Modern anatomical studies have connected…
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Trauma and the Nervous System
The vagal system, part of the parasympathetic nervous system, has two branches: ventral and dorsal. The ventral vagal system promotes joy, relaxation,…
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Understanding Polyvagal Theory
Polyvagal Theory explains how our nervous system responds to safety and stress. It consists of three parts: social engagement, fight or flight,…
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The Most Expensive Real Estate Is Your Head – Anxiety
Active Mindfulness · Day 1 The Most Expensive Real Estate Is Your Head ANXIETY · AUGUST 17, 2026 Anxiety is what happens…
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Herbal Formulas for Fertility in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Herbal Formulas for Fertility in Traditional Chinese Medicine
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MIND · BODY · CONSCIOUSNESS Dr. Anna Bäck Exploring the relationship between the inner life and the world we experience. Latest Mind…
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Dr. Anna Bäck -Trauma Healing
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Dr. Anna Bäck – Aesthetics and Wellness
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Dr. Anna Bäck – Brainspotting and NLP Dr. Anna Bäck Brainspotting & NLP Transformational approaches that work with the deeper patterns of…
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Body Sculpting San Pedro
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The “Glass Skin” Glow
Salmon PDRN Skin Regeneration | Coastal Wellness San Pedro Salmon PDRN Deep Cellular Regeneration & Barrier Repair Experience the transformative power of…
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Mental Diet Changes Your Life – Decisions
Mental Diet Changes Your Life “`html NLP, Law of Assumption & Mental Diet Mental Diet: Decision Is Where Manifestation Begins Inner thought,…
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Decision Is the Beginning of Manifestation
Decision Is the Beginning of Manifestation “`html NLP, Law of Assumption & Conscious Creation Decision Is the Beginning of Manifestation Inner thought,…
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Brainspotting: Where You Look Affects How You Feel
Brainspotting is ideal in trauma therapy treatment when a client needs more freedom to confront their traumas. You may find that with…
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The Beam in Your Own Eye
What am I manifesting? “`html Mindfulness, Manifestation & Stewardship The Beam in Your Own Eye What am I manifesting? Why do you…
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Cosmetic Acupuncture San Pedro
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Fix Guitar Hand Pain
Fix Guitar Hand Pain • Acupuncture Fix Guitar Hand Pain Acupuncture and Electrical Stimulation for Guitar Players Guitar players commonly develop wrist,…
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Fertility Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in San Pedro
San Pedro · South Bay · Fertility Acupuncture Fertility Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in San Pedro A cycle-based approach to supporting ovulation,…
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Massage That Adapts to the Body
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Post Lipo Recovery
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Acupuncture & Herbs for Fertility
Acupuncture & Herbs for Fertility: Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine provide a gentle, supportive option that many find deeply nurturing on their…
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Precision Treatmentfor Neuromuscular Pain
Coastal Wellness Studio Precision Treatmentfor Neuromuscular Pain Trigger Point Therapy and Electro-Stimulation designed to identify dysfunctional muscle patterns, release pain at its…
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Acupuncture in San Pedro
San Pedro • Palos Verdes • South Bay Acupuncture in San Pedro Acupuncture with Dr. Anna Bäck for pain, stress, women’s health,…
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Acupuncture in San Pedro: Experience Matters By Dr. Anna Bäck San Pedro has no shortage of acupuncture clinics. Within a few miles…
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Why Ozone Sauna Is the Smarter Wellness Choice
Why Ozone Sauna Is the Smarter Wellness Choice
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O3 Detox – San Pedro
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Acupuncture Facials: SAN PEDRO
Acupuncture Facials: SAN PEDRO
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Functional Relaxation Massage
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O3 Contour Lift: The Benefits No One Talks About
O3 Contour Lift: The Benefits No One Talks About The visible changes matter. And they are not separate from what is happening…
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Tissue Regulation and Persistent Pain
Tissue Regulation and Persistent Pain There are patients whose imaging is normal, whose laboratory values are unremarkable, and whose pain persists. The…
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Fertility, Acupuncture, and Herbal Medicine
Fertility • Acupuncture • Herbal Medicine Fertility, Acupuncture, and Herbal Medicine Women seeking fertility care deserve clear information. Not trends. Not promises.…
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O3 Game-Ready Recovery
Performance recovery for competitive soccer players who need to recover fast and stay available.
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When Fascia and Lymphatic Flow Are the Missing Piece in Chronic Pain and Swelling
When Fascia and Lymphatic Flow Are the Missing Piece in Chronic Pain and Swelling
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Traditional Chinese medicine and PCOS in teenage girls
Traditional Chinese medicine and PCOS in teenage girls
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Fertility Acupuncture in San Pedro
Fertility Acupuncture in San Pedro Support for Natural Conception · IUI · IVF · Hormonal Balance Trying to conceive shouldn’t feel confusing,…
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Why So Many Women in San Pedro Turn to Acupuncture When Trying to Conceive
Trying to conceive requires more than lab work and timing—it requires a regulated, supported, grounded body. Acupuncture helps create the conditions where…
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Why Acupuncture Creates Strange, Traveling, or Sharp Sensations
Acupuncture points interact with pathways that span long distances. When one part of a pathway is engaged, the rest may respond
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Fertility and Chinese Medicine: Why the “Whole System” Matters Most
Fertility and Chinese Medicine: Why the “Whole System” Matters Most Modern fertility care tends to divide a woman into parts. Hormones are…
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TCM Fertility Intake Form
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O3 Sauna Therapy:What an ER Physician Discovered
Woman’s Well Collective Ozone Sauna Therapy What an ER Physician Discovered Woman’s Well Collective Ozone therapy has gained attention over the years,…
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The Most Expensive Real Estate Is Your Head
Fascial Release
Fascia & Meridians — One Body, Two Languages
Meridians describe the experiential map; fascia provides the anatomical medium.
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Why True Healing Takes Time: The Science of Fascial Release
Why True Healing Takes Time: The Science of Fascial Release
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TCM & The Four Examinations – Looking
TCM & The Four Examinations – Looking The Eyes of the Practitioner — Looking (望) Looking, the first of the Four Examinations,…
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Extended Acupuncture for Spinal Stenosis
Insurance doesn’t recognize the body’s timeline. It recognizes billing intervals. The system is built around procedures that can be measured in short…
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TCM & the Four Examinations
In both Western microbiology and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), body odor can reveal important diagnostic information, though each system interprets it differently.
Energy Healing
How Healing Feels in Craniosacral Therapy
Massage works directly on muscles and soft tissue using pressure and movement. You feel the therapist kneading, stretching, or pressing, and relief…
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Where Cellulite Really Lives — and How O₃Lift Contour™ Reaches It
Where Cellulite Really Lives — and How O₃Lift Contour™ Reaches It
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The Binder Framework: Modern Detox Matrix
What Each Binder Actually Does Here’s how each compound in the detox framework works in plain, practical terms — not theory, just…
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Methylene Blue: The Forgotten Molecule of Life
Once known for staining tissues and saving lives in methemoglobinemia, methylene blue is re-emerging as a molecule that bridges the worlds of…
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Body Sculpting
O3Lift Contour™ works with physiology, not against it. Oxygen activation, lymphatic stimulation, and temperature contrast are sequenced to unlock fat metabolism, improve…
Immune System
Ozone Therapy in Modern Oncology
Controlled ozone exposure produces measurable oxidative and physiological effects. It generates a mild oxidative challenge that activates antioxidant defenses, enhances micro-circulation, improves…
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Melatonin in Oncology: A Clinical Reappraisal
Melatonin in Oncology: A Clinical Reappraisal What recent evidence suggests—and what remains uncertain—about a familiar hormone’s role in cancer care. Melatonin is…
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From Parasite to Cancer
From Parasite to Cancer: What Ivermectin and Lymphoma Reveal About the Terrain of Disease
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The Meridian Sculpt
A signature facial therapy integrating BlepharoLift massage, Tsuboki acupressure, and cosmetic acupuncture — restoring natural lift, tone, and harmony through the meridian…
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Cosmetic Acupuncture & Facial Rejuvenation
Cosmetic Acupuncture: The Natural, Evidence-Based Way to Renew Skin and Restore Balance Cosmetic acupuncture restores skin tone, circulation, and collagen naturally —…
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Cosmetic Acupuncture: Where Medicine Meets Renewal
Cosmetic Acupuncture: The Natural, Evidence-Based Way to Renew Skin and Restore Balance Cosmetic acupuncture restores skin tone, circulation, and collagen naturally —…
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O3Lift Contour: Redefine Your Shape
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Worksheet Belonging and Self-Worth
Worksheet Belonging and Self-Worth Interactive Self-Reflection Workbook Belonging & Self-Worth A deeper examination of the beliefs, thoughts, relationships, body responses, and behaviors…
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Abandonment Mélange: When a State Takes Over the Self
Abandonment mélange is one of the most intense emotional storms a person can face. It is more than sadness or fear —…
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Inflammation and Oxidation, Root causes for illness
Chronic inflammation and oxidative stress fuel many modern illnesses, from heart disease to autoimmune conditions. Learn how holistic care, acupuncture, and lifestyle…
Anna Bäck Publications
The Gates of Hell Did Not Prevail: 95 Catholic Theses to Bring the Lost Home
The Gates of Hell Did Not Prevail shares 95 Catholic theses restoring faith, mercy, and unity. A clear, compassionate call to come…
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The Gates of Hell Did Not Prevail: 95 Catholic Theses to Bring the Lost Home
The Gates of Hell Did Not Prevail: 95 Catholic Theses to Bring the Lost Home The Gates of Hell Did Not Prevail…
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Healing Trauma: Why the Body Matters as Much as the Mind
Why the body matters as much as the mind. Healing trauma takes more than talk therapy. Discover how body-based and somatic therapies…
Healing the Fragmented Self
Part 5 — Therapies That Heal the Whole Self
Part 5 – Therapies That Heal the Whole Self: Healing the fragmented self requires therapies that address body, mind, and meaning. Explore…
Healing the Fragmented Self
Part 6 — Empathy, and the Edges of Personality
Healing The Fragmented Self: Empathy, and the Edges of Personality
Healing the Fragmented Self
Part 4 — The Mechanics of Switching
Healing The Fragmented Self: The Mechanics of Switching Part 4 — The Mechanics of Switching Switching — the shift from one self-state…
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External vs. Internal Locus of Control (Self Check Quiz)
External vs. Internal Locus of Control Self Check Quiz Personal Self-Check Where Is Your Sense of Control? Your locus of control is…
Healing the Fragmented Self
Part 3 — Survival, Not Sin: Rethinking BPD, NPD, and Avoidant Traits
Healing The The Fragmented Self. Part 3 — Survival, Not Sin: Rethinking BPD, NPD, and Avoidant Traits
Healing the Fragmented Self
Part 2: Before Age Four — How Trauma Shapes the Self
Part 2 of the Healing the Fragmented Self series explores why the first four years of life are so critical for identity…
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Guided Reflection: Who Told You Who You Are?
Guided Reflection: Who Told You Who You Are? Self-Reflection • Agency • Choice Where Have You Given Your Power Away? A deeper…
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Nervous System Regulation Tracker
Nervous System Regulation Tracker Daily Self-Observation Nervous System Regulation Tracker Notice what happens in your body, emotions, thoughts, and behavior. Track what…
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Worksheet Self-Compassion Check-In
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Healing the Fragmented Self
Part 1: When Survival Becomes Personality
Trauma in Disguise: Part 1 of our trauma-informed series shows how traits often labeled as personality disorders may originate as survival strategies…
Healing the Fragmented Self
Healing the Fragmented Self: A Trauma-Informed Series on Personality, Identity, and Redemption
Healing the Fragmented Self is a trauma-informed Living Wellness Coaching series that reframes personality disorders as survival strategies. Explore how trauma, dissociation,…
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St Bernadette Colorized Photo Products
St Bernadette Colorized Photo Products My Jesus, fill my heart with so much love that one day it will break just to…
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Mindfulness and Healing: Why True Recovery Requires Connection
Mindfulness and Healing: Why True Recovery Needs Connection. Mindfulness and healing go hand in hand, but true recovery requires connection. Discover why…
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Colorized St Bernadette Photo (Canvas Poster )
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Anna Bäck Publications
The Descent: When the Soulmate Isn’t Who You Thought
The Soulmate when he Isn’t Who You Thought: We all long for love. From fairy tales to modern romance, the story of…
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The Descent: From Twin Flames to the Spirit of Truth
The Descent: From Twin Flames to the Spirit of Truth What begins as a search for perfect love becomes a descent into…
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Siddhartha
A Classic of Spiritual Literature Siddhartha Hermann Hesse’s Timeless Journey of Self-Discovery Get Your Copy at Barnes & Noble ✦ Siddhartha is…
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Shakti and Shâkta
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As A Man Thinketh
As A Man Thinketh A New Thought Classic As a Man Thinketh The Self-Help Classic by James Allen Originally Published in 1903…
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Hebrews: Papyri & Text
Hebrews: Papyri & Text A Journey Through One of the Oldest New Testament Manuscripts Hebrews: A Journey Through One of the Oldest…
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The Book Of Matthew
The Book Of Matthew The Gospel of Jesus Christ The Book of Matthew An accessible introduction to the teachings of Jesus. Get…
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The Ashtavakra Gita
A Classic of Advaita Vedanta The Ashtavakra Gita The Teaching of Pure Awareness Get Your Copy ❀ ✦ ❀ You…
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Dynamic Thought Or The Law Of Vibrant Energy
Dynamic Thought Or The Law Of Vibrant Energy William Walker Atkinson “`html A Classic of New Thought · First Published 1906 Dynamic…
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The Poems of Lal Ded (Lalleshwari)
The Poems of Lal Ded (Lalleshwari) The poems of Lal Ded (Lalleshwari) stand as luminous fragments of a mystic’s journey—simple in language…
Anna Bäck Publications
Anna Bäck Publications
Discover Anna Bäck Publications: The Pilgrim From the North, Script It!, and Unbreaking Woman. Explore memoir, biblical journaling, and stories of resilience…
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The Pilgrim from the North
The Pilgrim from the North A historical-spiritual novel in memoir formBy Anna Bäck A Journey Home After the Longest Road I never…
healing
Breaking the Stress Loop: How to Reset Your Body’s Overdrive
Breaking the Stress Loop: How to Retrain Your Body’s Overdrive
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Glucagon & Prolactin: The Overlooked Hormones Shaping Your Stress
ACTH and CRH: The Hidden Messengers Behind Your Stress Response Meet ACTH and CRH — the brain’s hormonal messengers that trigger cortisol…
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Adrenaline and Norepinephrine: Understanding Your Body’s Instant Stress Response
Stress Response: ACTH & CRH: The Hidden Messengers Driving Your Stress Response
Stress Hormones
Adrenaline & Norepinephrine: Your Instant Stress Responders
Adrenaline and Norepinephrine: Understanding Your Body’s Instant Stress Response Explore how adrenaline and norepinephrine prepare you for danger — and why constant…
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Cortisol: The Long-Term Stress Hormone
Stress Hormone Cortisol keeps you alive in emergencies — but chronic elevation drives anxiety, weight gain, and burnout. Learn to reset this…
Stress Hormones
The Neurochemistry of Recovery
Neurochemistry of Recovery: Your Built-In Calm System: The Recovery Hormones That Heal Stress
Mental health
Building Secure Love After Limerence (Part 3): From Fantasy to Real Connection
The content discusses transitioning from limerence and unhealthy relationships to secure, grounded love defined by mutual respect and trust. It emphasizes consistency,…
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Worksheet Positive Reinforcement and Self Leadership
Worksheet Positive Reinforcement and Self Leadership Positive Reinforcement & Self-Leadership Worksheet Positive Reinforcement & Self-Leadership A structured reflection for recognizing meaningful choices,…
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The Stress Hormone Loop: How Your Body’s Alarm System Breaks — and How to Fix It
The Stress Hormone Loop. Understand the HPA axis — the body’s stress loop — and what happens when cortisol and adrenaline never…
Emotional recovery
Repairing Ruptured Relationships: Four Steps from Conflict to Trust
Practical steps to repair ruptured relationships. Explore patterns that damage trust and learn a four-step process to heal and reconnect.
Stress Hormones
The Stress Hormone Scale: Where Are You on the Path from Alert to Burnout?
Learn the four stages of stress — from mild alertness to full burnout — and how to identify where your body is…
PolyVagal Theory
Safety and Connection: The Ventral Vagal State
The ventral vagal state — your body’s natural baseline of safety — is what allows you to feel open, engaged, and truly…
Emotional recovery
Your Body’s Hidden Safety Map (Polyvagal Theory 101)
Discover how polyvagal theory maps your body’s stress and safety responses — and learn the first step toward nervous system healing and…
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Love Hormone
Phenylethylamine (PEA) and the Rush of Infatuation: Why It Can’t Last
Phenylethylamine (PEA) and Infatuation: Beyond the Romance High Why Making Him Obsessed Won’t Satisfy: The Truth About PEA and Infatuation” PEA sparks…
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Anandamide and Spiritual Love: Why Bliss Isn’t Enough
Anandamide offers moments of bliss, but only Jesus satisfies the soul’s deepest longing. Explore love’s stages, biology, and divine fulfillment.
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Stress Hormones
Understanding Stress Hormones: The First Step to Breaking the Cycle
Stress hormones dominate most conversations about anxiety and burnout — cortisol, adrenaline, norepinephrine. But the body carries another story: hormones of connection…
CPTSD
CPTSD Armoring: What It Is, Signs, and How to Heal Trauma Responses
If you’ve ever wondered why you feel tense all the time, or why it’s so hard to relax and trust even in…
CPTSD
Trauma, Dissociation, and the Chronic Freeze Response: How to Reconnect and Heal
Understand the chronic freeze response and dissociation in trauma. Learn why it happens, how it affects daily life, and practical nervous system…
adaptogens
All About ASHWAGANDHA
Ashwagandha benefits stress, sleep, thyroid, and hormone health. Learn how this adaptogenic herb supports energy, adrenal recovery, and emotional balance through both…
healing
Healing Limerence (Part 2): Breaking Free from Obsession and Trauma Bonds
Learn how to build secure love after limerence — move beyond fantasy, set boundaries, and cultivate healthy, faith-aligned relationships that last.
CPTSD
Healing Abandonment Trauma (Part 2): Moving Beyond Coping Toward True Recovery
Explore deeper healing for abandonment trauma — from trauma bonds to secure attachment — and learn how to move beyond coping toward…
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Script It! – A Biblical Journaling Guide to Intentional Living
Now Available A Biblical Journaling Guide Script It! A Biblical Journaling Guide to Intentional Living Your prayers deserve a place on the…
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Unbreaking Woman: The Galaxy Within
Unbreaking Woman: The Galaxy Within A memoir in fragments about childhood, loss, and finding God in quiet places. Fragments of childhood, loss,…
brainspotting
Abandonment Melange: Healing the Hidden Trauma of Repeated Abandonment
Abandonment melange is a complex emotional response linked to chronic neglect and trauma. Research connects it to C‑PTSD, domestic violence, ADHD, and…
Emotional recovery
Moving from Chemical Chaos to Lasting Love
The Love Scale explains how dopamine, oxytocin, and vasopressin influence passion, bonding, and protection in relationships, and how these patterns affect attachment…
Emotional recovery
Hormone Loops and Relationship Patterns: Why We Repeat What Hurts
Love patterns are shaped by hormone loops — stress, craving, bonding, and calm. Learn how these cycles form and how to break…
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Anandamide and Spiritual Love: The Bliss Molecule
Anandamide — the “bliss molecule” — creates transcendence and unity in love. Learn how it interacts with other hormones and how to…
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Serotonin and Endorphins: Stability and Emotional Safety
The Love Scale explains how dopamine, oxytocin, and vasopressin influence passion, bonding, and protection in relationships, and how these patterns affect attachment…
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Oxytocin and Vasopressin: The Bonds That Last
Oxytocin and vasopressin are the bonding hormones that create loyalty, trust, and deep attachment in love — but they can also fuel…
Limerence
Dopamine and Love: Why We Crave the Chase
Dopamine drives infatuation and the addictive thrill of new love — but can also lead to limerence and heartbreak. Learn how to…
adaptogens
Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Guide to TCM’s Natural Antivirals, Antibiotics, and Immune Modulators
Discover the top Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbs for fighting viruses, bacteria, parasites, inflammation, allergies, and immune overreactions. This comprehensive guide breaks…
God’s Love
The Wound That Blinds Us to Love
Many grow up without experiencing true love, leading to a life focused on ideologies. Jesus embodies sacrificial love, urging us to love…
Acupuncture
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) involves excessive mast cell mediator release, causing various symptoms. Treatment necessitates a multi-faceted strategy including medication (mast…
CPTSD
The Creation of a False Self, Trauma, and the Path to Healing
Trauma, particularly from early life experiences, can create a false self as a protective mechanism, leading to feelings of disconnection and identity…
Emotional recovery
A Guide to a Healthier Mind and Life: Supporting Neurotransmitters Naturally
The guide emphasizes supporting neurotransmitter health through diet, exercise, stress management, relationships, sleep, and meaningful activities to combat addiction and depression naturally.
Immune System
Lost Microbes of COVID-19: The Gut’s Role in Fighting SARS-CoV-2
The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in battling COVID-19, influencing immunity and disease severity. Depleted beneficial bacteria correlate with severe symptoms,…
Acupuncture and mental health
Breaking the Cycle: Neurotransmitters for Happiness, Connection, and Freedom from Addiction
To escape the cortisol-dopamine feedback loop and enhance happiness, focus on mindfulness, address stressors, and cultivate meaningful relationships. Develop assertiveness, self-awareness, and…
Attachment style
Love Grows Through Connection: Secure Relationships
True love flourishes through secure connections, fostering growth and healing. Lasting relationships develop mutual trust, allowing individuals to rebuild self-worth and cultivate…
trauma
Attachment Trauma,Emotional Regulation,and Attunement
Healing attachment trauma requires skilled co-regulation, where a calm caregiver helps individuals feel safe, trust, and connect emotionally.
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Mindfulness for Taking Charge of Your Thoughts
Mindfulness nurtures our thoughts, promoting kindness and peace. By focusing on personal change and rejecting negativity, we foster inner calm, positively impacting…
Emotional recovery
Manifesting Change: Exploring the Power of the Empty Chair and Imaginal Scene Techniques
The "empty chair" method and "imaginal scene" technique use imagination for emotional processing. One addresses unresolved conflicts; the other focuses on manifesting…
trauma
The Polyvagal System
The polyvagal system, introduced by Dr. Stephen Porges, explains how our bodies respond to different emotional states through the autonomic nervous system.…
Acupuncture
The One-Year Solution: Break Free from Chronic Pain
Many patients seek quick pain relief through medications or surgeries, but these often fail and can worsen pain. Long-term solutions like acupuncture,…
healing
Mindfulness: The science of the following ten things:
Mindfulness is a body-mind practice focused on present-moment awareness, enhancing emotional regulation and well-being without judgment. Key principles include attention, acceptance, and…
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The Cloud Of Unknowing
"The Cloud of Unknowing" is a seminal 14th-century Christian mystic text, emphasizing contemplative prayer to deepen spiritual relationships with God through love…
CPTSD
Healing From Dissociation: Understanding Bonding and Baby Steps to Connection
Healing from cPTSD and dissociation
counseling
Love Scale: Hormone Production
The post explores the relationship between hormones and neurotransmitters in shaping different types of love, from passionate and bonding to profound, spiritual…
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Breaking the Cortisol-Dopamine Cycle: Restoring Balance and Boosting Oxytocin Naturally
Chronic cortisol production negatively impacts mental and physical health, blocking oxytocin's effects, which are essential for trust and calm. This leads to…
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Breaking the Cortisol-Dopamine Cycle: Restoring Balance and Boosting Oxytocin Naturally
Chronic cortisol production harms mental and physical health by blocking oxytocin. This cycle can be broken through mindfulness, social connections, exercise, and…
Law of Assumption
The dorsal vagal shutdown response: A survival mechanism
The dorsal vagal shutdown response: A survival mechanism The dorsal vagal shutdown response is a survival mechanism that occurs when the body…
Addiction Medicine
Worksheet: Finding the Truth Between the Lies of the Inner Critic and Outer Critic
The content discusses the roles of the inner critic and outer critic in trauma recovery. The inner critic perpetuates negative self-perceptions and…
Correcting Neville Goddard
It’s Not About Who You Attract — It’s About Who and What You Choose
Attraction isn’t always a choice — it’s often the nervous system seeking what’s familiar. If what’s familiar is pain, even toxic connections…
Emotional recovery
The stages of the spiritual life (Orthodoxy)
The Eastern Orthodox Christian spirituality focuses on three stages of the spiritual life: Purification, Illumination, and Theosis. These stages emphasize cleansing the…
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How to Communicate Assertively with cPTSD: Criticizing Ideas, Not People
Individuals with complex PTSD (cPTSD) often struggle with communication, leading to passive, aggressive, or passive-aggressive behavior. Learning assertive communication, focusing on critiquing…
CPTSD
Setting Boundaries with cPTSD: “I Don’t Feel Like Playing the Role You’ve Assigned to Me”
Learn how to set boundaries when recovering from complex PTSD. Reclaim your identity, break free from scapegoating, and protect your well-being with…
Mental health
Limerence and Grandiosity as Trauma Responses
Limerence and grandiosity are coping mechanisms for complex PTSD, allowing escape from painful realities. Both create emotional highs but are ultimately unsustainable,…
CPTSD
Enlightenment as a Personal Illusion And The Mindfulness To Replace it With
The pursuit of enlightenment is often an ungrounded distraction that fosters delusions, while mindfulness offers tangible benefits like emotional resilience and empathy…
healing
Limerence And The Trauma Bond
The on-and-off dating cycle can lead to a trauma bond, causing emotional dependency and a distorted view of the relationship. Manifesting to…
brainspotting
Coming Out Of Fight Or Flight Or Freeze Can Make You Feel Sick
Emerging from a chronic fight-or-flight or freeze state can induce physical sickness as the nervous system recalibrates, releasing stress hormones and suppressed…
Attachment style
Healing the Hidden Wounds: Understanding Abandonment Trauma
Abandonment mélange describes the intense emotional responses tied to abandonment experiences, often stemming from early trauma. Healing requires self-awareness, professional support, and…
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You are more than what happened to you.
Integrative trauma recovery and mental health care with Dr. Anna Bäck in San Pedro. Holistic treatment combining Traditional Chinese Medicine, EMDR, DBT,…
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Eye – Limbic System – Somatic Response
The eye is connected to the limbic system through neural pathways, influencing emotions, memory, and behavior. The limbic system, including the amygdala,…
Acupuncture
Tuning Forks: A Gentle Trauma Recovery Tool
Tuning Forks provide a compassionate, non-invasive approach to addressing the six trauma responses and promoting balance in the nervous and polyvagal systems.…
CPTSD
The Limitations of Talk Therapy: The Power of the Bottom-Up Approach for the Nervous System
Effective therapy for severe trauma, such as CPTSD or DID, can be particularly challenging. The limitations of traditional talk therapy in addressing…
Addiction Medicine
Reclaiming Your Power: The Real Journey of Healing from CPTSD and Trauma
Healing from Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and trauma is a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. It involves breaking free from harmful…
Acupuncture
The Science Of Acupuncture: The Nervous System
Summary: Acupuncture, rooted in anatomical and physiological principles, influences the nervous system without relying on vague or spiritual language. Through targeting specific…
Acupuncture and mental health
Health Is Not a Moment, but a Lifestyle
Patient education is crucial in alternative medicine, as many patients have unrealistic expectations after relying solely on Western medicine. Real healing requires…
Addiction Medicine
Addiction & Trauma Worksheet
Addiction is any behavior that brings temporary relief and creates cravings, resulting in long-term harm. Childhood trauma often plays a significant role…
brainspotting
What is the Difference Between EMDR and Brainspotting?
Brainspotting therapy uses specific eye positions to help patients process trauma and negative memories. It differs from EMDR in its more flexible…
TNS
Facial Motor Points and the Acu-facial
Motor points are crucial in physical therapy and acupuncture, as they activate muscles with minimal electrical input. In facial muscles, stimulating these…
Addiction Medicine
Balancing Body and Mind: The Power of Auricular Master Points
Auricular acupuncture treatments like NADA and Battlefield Acupuncture use specific ear points to address addiction, stress, trauma, and pain relief. These treatments…
Acupuncture
Effective Relief for Chronic Low Back Pain with Acupuncture, E-Stim, and Cupping
Chronic low back pain is a common issue, often leading to various treatments. Certain medications and therapies may provide short-term relief, but…
CPTSD
Interrupting the Cycle of Shame
Shame, a profound and debilitating emotion, impacts mental and physical well-being. Identifying physical manifestations of shame is crucial. By practicing opposite postures…
counseling
The Polyvagal Theory: A Pathway to Healing
The Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, delves into the evolutionary development of the nervous system, highlighting the role of the…
CPTSD
Understanding Polyvagal Theory
Polyvagal Theory explains how our nervous system responds to feeling safe or stressed. It involves three main parts: Social Engagement, Fight or…
Mental health
MINDFUL RECOVERY
Mindfulness is essential in recovery, benefiting individuals by reconnecting mind, body, and soul, reducing stress, enhancing emotional regulation, and promoting self-awareness. Understanding…
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Against Heresies By St Irenaeus
Irenaeus, born around 130 AD in Smyrna, Turkey, was deeply influenced by apostolic tradition, being a disciple of Polycarp, who was in…
Family
Investing in Valued Relationships
This guided worksheet encourages reflection on important relationships in life and evaluates time investment in them. It includes steps for identifying valued…
pain managment
Beneath the Needle
Acupuncture points correspond closely to fascial planes, supported by imaging studies showing changes in fascial tissues upon needling. These points display lower…
Faith Healing
Exploring “I”theism, Nonduality, and the Quest for Origin
The exploration of "I"theism, Nonduality, and the quest for ultimate origins reveals the subtle elevation of self in atheism, the transcendence in…
Addiction Medicine
The Rise of Complementary Health Approaches in the US: A Look at Pain Management Trends
The US is seeing a rise in the use of complementary health approaches (CHAs) for pain management, with millions turning to alternative…
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Trigger Identification and Coping Strategies Worksheet Free Download
Trigger Identification and Coping Strategies Worksheet
Mental health
Why Emotional Awareness is Essential in Recovery
Emotional Intelligence (EI) plays a crucial role in addiction recovery, influencing sobriety and well-being. It involves recognizing, understanding, and managing emotions, and…
Acupuncture and mental health
Group Facilitator Activities
This post discusses the essential aspects of facilitating group therapy sessions for recovery or mental health groups. It emphasizes the importance of…
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The Complete Works Of Florence Scovel Shinn| Free
Florence Scovel Shinn was born September 24, 1871 in Camden, New Jersey and she was an American artist and book illustrator who…
Energy Healing
LU 3 – A Window of Sky Point
LU 3, known as a "Window of Sky" point in Chinese medicine, acts as a key to unlocking the body's energies, promoting…
Mental health
Exploring the Havening Technique for Grounding
The Havening Techniques, also known as Amygdala Depotentiation Therapy, aim to alleviate traumatic memories and their impact on the mind and body.…
Addiction Medicine
Wax On, Wax Off
The blog post discusses the parallels between the "wax on, wax off" scene from "The Karate Kid" and Swami Sarvapriyananda's transformative experience…
Acupuncture
Six Amazing Points For Trauma | Acupuncture
The Auricular Trauma Protocol (ATP) involves specific acupuncture points like Shen Men, Point Zero, Hypothalamus, Hippocampus, Amygdala, and Master Cerebral to address…
Emotional recovery
The Polyvagal Path: Healing Your Nervous System for Safety, Connection, and Calm
Explore the Polyvagal Path series and track your nervous system states with our private, interactive body map tool. Learn to recognize stress…
Mental health
Recovery from Trauma Spectrum Disorders
Recovery from Trauma Spectrum Disorders entails both clinical and personal recovery. Clinical recovery involves regaining normal functioning, while personal recovery is an…
Mental health
7 Påminnelser för dig som befinner dig i trauma återhämtning
Trauma recovery involves stages: set your own pace, consider all aspects, growth is possible, self-care is crucial, seek social support, and trauma-informed…
PTSD
Acupuncture’s Power in Trauma Recovery
Acupuncture offers hope in trauma recovery, addressing the profound impact of trauma on emotional, mental, and physical well-being. The six-point auricular acupuncture…
Acupuncture
Opioid Addiction and Chronic Pain Management Through Acupuncture:
Opioid Addiction and Chronic Pain Management Through Acupuncture: 1. Initial Assessment: 2. Weekly Acupuncture Sessions: 3. Cupping Therapy: 4. Gua Sha Therapy:…
Mental health
Prioritizing Self-Care and Family: The True Measure of Success
Prioritizing Self-Care and Family: The True Measure of Success Work culture in the United States often emphasizes a sense of “work family”…
Mental health
Cognitive Distortions / Thinking about thinking
Understanding Cognitive Distortions: A Closer Look at Common Thought Patterns That Shape Emotions. Learn about cognitive distortions and how they impact emotions.…
Herbal Medicine Consultation
Understanding Pattern of Disharmonies in Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses the concept of "pattern of disharmonies" to diagnose and treat health issues. It involves understanding the interconnected…
Acupuncture and mental health
Acupuncture Point – Celestial Window (Si16 – Tian Chuang)
Small Intestine 16, known as "Celestial Window," is a vital point in Traditional Chinese Medicine, facilitating communication between the mind, body, spirit,…
Acupuncture and mental health
Acupuncture Point DU20 – Baihui (百会):
Explore the profound significance of the Baihui (DU20) acupuncture point in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Discover its historical mentions, modern applications, and the…
Acupuncture and mental health
Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Impact on Depression and Anxiety: A Holistic Approach
Traditional Chinese Medicine's Impact on Depression and Anxiety: A Holistic Approach
Acupuncture and mental health
Inner Tranquility with the “Inner Pass” Acupoint
Discover the profound benefits of Acupuncture Point PC 6, also known as Pericardium 6 or Neiguan. Explore its spiritual implications rooted in…
Acupuncture and mental health
Grounding Techniques for Coping with Mental Health Issues
Discover effective coping strategies for managing mental health issues like BPD and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Explore grounding techniques to prevent dissociation,…
Acupuncture facial
Gua Sha Increased Skin Circulation by 400% in a Published Study
Gua-sha, Jade Rollers, and facial massage – ancient Chinese beauty techniques that have taken the skincare world by storm.
Acupuncture and mental health
The Divine Gateway: Ht 7 Acupuncture Point and Its Esoteric Significance
Explore the mystical acupuncture point Ht 7, also known as the Spirit Gate. Discover its esoteric uses, ancient theory, and profound significance.…
herbal medicine
The Impact of Modern Foods on Dampness and Phlegm: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
Discover how modern foods, such as processed foods and GMO wheat, contribute to dampness and phlegm formation from a Traditional Chinese Medicine…
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INTEGRATIVE HERBAL MEDICINE
Herbal consultations are for individuals looking for a clear, structured approach to complex or chronic conditions. The process begins with a full…
Acupuncture and mental health
Understanding Phlegm and Damp in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Implications for Mental Clarity and Brain Fog
This article provides a general overview of Phlegm and Damp in TCM and their potential implications for mental clarity and brain fog.
Acupuncture
The Whole Person: What Traditional Chinese Medicine Sees That Modern Medicine Often Misses
In summary, while functional medicine, TCM, and Taoist medicine differ in their underlying principles, techniques, and focus, they share several commonalities as…
Taoism
Traditional Chinese Medicine Is a Way of Seeing
Just as Western medicine has been influenced by European philosophy, so has Traditional Chinese Medicine been influenced by the Ancient Chinese philosophy…
Cupping
Chinese Medicine / Taoist Medicine
The earliest recorded use of acupuncture dates from 200 BCE. Knowledge of acupuncture spread from China along Arab trade routes towards the…
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Toxic Beliefs: Who Taught You to Stop Trusting Yourself?
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Trauma and the nervous system
Trauma and the nervous system Trauma can change the nervous system so that your ability to create and sustain relationships is altered.…
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Dr. Anna Bäck
Dr. Anna Bäck offers acupuncture, trauma recovery, and integrative mind‑body therapies in San Pedro, CA. Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with EMDR, DBT,…
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I’ve always believed that healing is both a science and an art — that the body holds memory, and when we learn…
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What is cupping therapy?
Cupping is a type of bodywork therapy that originated in China. It involves placing cups on the skin to create suction, like…
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The True You Has No Interest in Your Little Box
The True You Has No Interest in Your Little Box Who are you when you stop organizing your dreams around the limitations…